Professional Membership Criteria


 Professional Member applicants will evidence:

  • Completion of a Graduate Certificate in Career Development or Vocational Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice, and
  • Competency in the Core Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners - this requirement is satisfied via a written statement by the applicant, demonstrating how they apply the core competencies in their practice by providing examples. Download the competency statement template here.
  • And that they are currently working in the career development profession.
    • This requirement will be met through the applicant providing evidence via their Core Competency statement, their CV and their qualifications. For applicants who are currently not working in the career development profession, but can evidence that they have done so for at least two out of the last five years, and can provide evidence that they have undertaken continuing professional development (CPD) equivalent to an existing Professional member during their time of absence may be considered for Professional membership at the discretion of the Membership Committee.

Exceptional Case

 Professional Member applicants for consideration as an exceptional case will evidence:

  • Completion of an Australian Qualification Framework graduate certificate qualification or higher in an academic discipline related to the field of career development.
  • Competency in the Core Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners - this requirement is satisfied via a written statement by the applicant, demonstrating how they apply the core competencies in their practice by providing examples. Download the competency statement template here
  • That they are currently working in the career development profession, or in research directly relevant to career development.
    • This requirement will be met through the applicant providing evidence via their Core Competency statement, their CV and their qualifications. For applicants who are currently not working in the career development profession, but can evidence that they have done so for at least two out of the last five years, and can provide evidence that they have undertaken continuing professional development (CPD) equivalent to an existing Professional member during their time of absence may be considered for Professional membership at the discretion of the Membership Committee.
  • Endorsement from two CDAA Professional, Fellow or Life members (or from two equivalent members in another CICA member organisation), of the professional experience of the applicant.
  • Individuals whose qualification is a minimum of a Degree in an academic discipline related to the field of career development, and who are currently working in the career development profession and have done so for at least five-years full time or equivalent duration in the eight-year period immediately preceding the application, may have their application considered at the discretion of the CDAA Membership Committee. 

Recognition
Professional Members are entitled to use the post-nominal PCDAA following their name. Professional Members are also entitled to use a CDAA logo specifically identifying the member to the Professional category membership with CDAA.

Membership Period
Annual renewal date 1 March

Membership Fee
Subscription $390 (Pro rata to end of February)

How to Apply
Applications for Professional Membership may be made by completing and submitting the online application.

Already a CDAA Member? Apply to upgrade to Professional Membership by contacting CDAA National Office on 0421 102 477 or [email protected].

Already a Professional Member of another Career Association? Apply to join CDAA as a Professional Member by contacting CDAA National Office on 0421 102 477 or [email protected].

Determination
The CDAA National Membership Committee considers and approves, declines or seeks further information with regard to Professional Membership applications.

Conditions of Membership Application:
Members of the CDAA agree to abide by the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners including Code of Ethics.


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